Little Sparrow

by Dolly Parton
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(CN.C.)Lit tle spar row,

lit tle spar row,

pre cious fra

gile lit tle thing,

lit tle spar row,

lit tle spar row

flies so high

and feels no (Bm)pain.

All ye mai

dens, heed my warn ing:

Nev er (Em)trust

the hearts of (Bm)men.

They will (Em)crush

you like a (Bm)spar row,

leav ing (Em)you

to nev er (Bm)mend.

They will vow

to al ways love you,

swear no (Em)love

but yours will (Bm)do.

Then they’ll (Em)leave you for an (Bm)oth er, break your (Em)lit

tle heart in (Bm)two.

Lit tle (Bm)spar row,

lit tle spar row,

pre cious (Em)fra

gile lit tle (Bm)thing,

lit tle spar row,

lit tle spar row

flies so (Em)high

and feels no pain.

If I were

a lit tle spar row,

o’er these (Em)moun

tains I would (Bm)fly.

I would (Em)find

him, I would (Bm)find him,

look in (Em)to

his ly ing (Bm)eyes.

I would flut

ter all a round him

on my (Em)lit

tle spar row (Bm)wings.

I would (Em)ask him,

I would (Bm)ask him

why he (Em)let

me love (Bm)vain.

I am (Bm)not a

row.

I am (Em)just

the brok en (Bm)dream

of a cold false

heart ed lov er

and his (Em)e

vil cun ning pain.

If I (Bm)scheme.

Lit tle spar row,

lit tle spar row,

pre cious (Em)fra

gile lit tle (D)thing,

lit tle (Bm)spar row,

lit tle spar row

flies so (Em)high

and feels no (Bm)pain.

All ye (CN.C.)mai

dens, fair and (Bm)ten der:

Nev er (Em)trust

the hearts of (Bm)men.

They will (Em)crush

you like a (Bm)spar row, leav ing (CN.C.)you

to nev er mend.

Lit tle spar row,

lit tle spar row

oh, the sor row nev er (Bm)ends.

(Oh…)

Little Sparrow β€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Little Sparrow" by Dolly Parton as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B β€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œLittle Sparrow”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Little Sparrow" suitable for a pianist?
Yes β€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Little Sparrow" by Dolly Parton in?
The backing track is in B at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Little Sparrow" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Little Sparrow"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Little Sparrow", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Little Sparrow" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Little Sparrow"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Little Sparrow"?
"Little Sparrow" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Dolly Parton are available?
Other accompaniments by Dolly Parton: "Blue Smoke", "Coat Of Many Colors", "Here You Come Again". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode β€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of B, real chord symbols β€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Little Sparrow" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes β€” treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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